Webinar information
One of the most common neurological diseases, epilepsy impacts the lives of many children and adults. Genetic testing is a powerful tool that can help identify those with a genetic etiology, often leading to precise treatment options and impacting management and prognosis. In this presentation, genetic counselor Emily Partack will review the utility of genetic testing for epilepsy, discuss professional guidelines for offering genetic testing for this indication, and describe how multigene panels and whole exome sequencing can impact patient care in individuals with epilepsy.
Webinar objectives
- Describe epilepsy and the role of genetic testing in patients with epilepsy
- Identify professional guideline recommendations for genetic testing in those with unexplained epilepsy
- Compare multigene epilepsy panels and whole exome sequencing testing approaches
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Speakers
Emily Partack
Emily Partack, MS, CGC, is a genomic science specialist at Quest Diagnostics. She received her Bachelor of Science in biology and psychology from the University of Missouri – Columbia and her Master of Science in medical genetics from the University of Cincinnati. She is certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Prior to joining Quest Diagnostics in 2019, she worked in clinical practice specializing in the field of epilepsy and as a laboratory genetic counselor specializing in genetic testing stewardship. In her current role, Emily provides client and operational support related to genomic testing for individuals with rare disease.
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